Tag: State legislature
Arkansas lawmaker’s ability to participate remotely halted
<p>LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas lawmaker who was censured this month for cursing at a colleague temporarily lost her ability to participate remotely...
Tribes want Native statue to replace one tied to massacre
DENVER — Months after protesters tore down a statue of a U.S. soldier who took part in the slaughter of Native Americans, tribal members...
Gay GOP lawmaker urges defeat of anti-trans athlete bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Legislation to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports would likely result in vulnerable students being marginalized while also harming...
South Carolina lawmaker: Trump can be buried at our Capitol
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina Republican lawmaker said he is filing a bill that would allow former President Donald Trump to buried on...
Arkansas lawmaker’s ability to participate remotely halted
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas lawmaker who was censured this month for cursing at a colleague temporarily lost her ability to participate remotely...
Critics: GOP measures target Black voter turnout in Georgia
<p>ATLANTA — Fueled by Black turnout, Democrats scored stunning wins in Georgia in the presidential and U.S. Senate races. Now, Republicans are trying to...
Minnesota Legislature to weigh protections for jail inmates
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Legislature will consider sweeping changes meant to provide better protections and medical care to jail inmates.
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Indiana Senate moves bills aimed at law enforcement control
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana senators advanced measures Tuesday that would allow police to determine what use of force is reasonable in some cases and would...
Passing stopped Indiana school buses could get pricier
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana drivers could find themselves facing more frequent and pricier tickets for illegally passing stopped school buses under a bill the state...
California governor says deal to reopen schools is close
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — As the vast majority of California students approach one year of distance learning, Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed Tuesday that classrooms will...